Graduates
Welcome Starr King Graduates!
You’ve reached the hub for all graduate-relevant news, events, and resources. Use the quick links below or scroll down for more information.
Graduate Association
Did you know that as a graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry, you’re automatically a member of the Graduate Association? The Starr King Graduate Association does not collect dues therefore making it accessible to all our beloved grads.
The Graduate Association Executive Team meet regularly to discuss graduate engagement, event/meeting plans, how they can support the work of the school, and more. You can contact the Graduate Association at alumni@sksm.edu. Access the bylaws using the button below or find meeting minutes in the SKSM Grad Association LinkedIn group.
Rev. Cassandra Howe – President
Cassandra (she/her) is currently the Worship Assistant at the Holden Village retreat center in the North Cascade mountains in Washington State. She is taking a break from congregational ministry while she helps raise her three young children. She is also finding a little bit of time to explore other areas of interest including a course to help her place her anti racist work in a personal and historical location, perhaps better described as ancestral recovery for collective liberation. She has served three UU congregations since receiving full fellowship, the most recent being High Street UU Church in Macon, GA.
Jennifer Springsteen – Vice President
Jennifer Springsteen is a hospital chaplain and writer in Leesburg, Virginia. Her writing is represented by Joanna Mackenzie at Nelson Literary Agency. She lives with her husband Joe and Sam the cat. Her daughter is a sophomore at University of Mary Washington and visits when hungry. Visit her at https://jenniferspringsteen.com.
Rev. Heather Rion Starr – Secretary
Rev. Heather Rion Starr (she/her) graduated from Starr King in May 2005. She is a native Oregonian, a life-long Unitarian Universalist, and a parish Minister, now serving the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware in beautiful Lewes, a regional congregation for Delaware’s Sussex County and beyond. She is married to Rev. Cathy Rion Starr (they/them) (SKSM ’10) and they have two amazing grade-school-age kids, Robin & Braden, and a rambunctious terrier-mix rescue dog, Dash. Starr King was a hugely significant part of her journey and she enjoys keeping up with what’s happening with the school now!
Upcoming Events
The are currently no Starr King graduate-specific events coming up. Check out the full calendar here.
Recent Events
The most recent Starr King Graduate Association Annual Business Meeting took place on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET.
After a welcome and greetings from outgoing Graduate Association President Rev. Zeb Green and chalice lighting from outgoing VP/newly elected President Rev. Cassie Howe, Rev. Zeb provided an update on recent efforts of the Association, including establishing a mentorship program with current students called Discernment Partners.
A new slate of officers was elected, with Rev. Heather Rion Starr continuing as Secretary until 2026. Some positions are still available. Please contact Rev. Cassie or fill out the form below if you’re interested in serving the Graduate Association.
- President: Rev. Cassie Howe (2009)
- Vice President: Rev. Jennifer Springsteen (2023)
- Secretary: Rev. Heather Rion Starr (2005)
Attendees also heard from new Starr King President, Dr. Stephanie Krusemark. Dr. Krusemark provided an update on the state of the school and theological education overall.
Fill out the form below to make sure we have your current contact information or if you’re interested in getting involved!
Stay Connected
From attending events to mentoring students to sharing your story, there are many ways to stay connected to Starr King and the community of graduates and friends. Check out some options to the right and fill out the form below. Keeping your contact information up to date is the easiest way to assure you’re among the first to receive Starr King news.
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Connect with us on social media @SKSMsocial
Join the Starr King Graduate Association LinkedIn group to stay up to date with news and events, as well as connect with fellow grads. Update your colleagues, start conversations, or share resources and opportunities!
You can also follow and engage with us on social media: Bluesky, LinkedIn, TikTok, & YouTube. We regularly share information on news, upcoming events, courses, and more. Fun fact: simple acts of liking and commenting on our posts will make our content appear in more feeds, therefore expanding our reach!
Share your story and inspire others
We always welcome graduate support for our advancement and marketing efforts. Sharing your story is a simple way you can support our work and inspire prospective students and donors. Options include guest blog posts, videos, interviews, features, and more. Tell us you’re interested by emailing us or filling out the form to the left.
Mentor a current Starr King student
We’re currently exploring the possibility of establishing a program for Starr King graduates to mentor current students. We’re in the early stages of this work, so please let us know if you would be interested in participating. Email us at alumni@sksm.edu or fill out the form to the left.
Jobs, Internships, & Opportunities
| Title | Organization | Location | Contact | More Info | Closing Date |
| Business Manager, Operations and Transformation | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Disability Justice Associate | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Staff Chaplain | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Bodily Autonomy Organizer | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Credentialing Administrator | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Ethics and Safety Systems Manager | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Executive Director | Unitarian Universalist Justice Pennsylvania | Remote within Pennsylvania | search@uujusticepa.org | CLICK | October 10, 2025 |
| Congregational Life Field Staff – Resident | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote within MidAmerica Region | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Clara Barton Intern | Unitarian Universalist Association | Remote | careers@uua.org | CLICK | Open Until Filled |
| Pulpit Support Ministers | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County | Greater SF Bay Area | Bob Campbell |
Other Resources
Graduate Discount
Are you interested in taking more courses at Starr King? Our graduates are eligible to take a Starr King course as a Special Student and to apply one free credit per year to the cost of a Starr King course. Access to the course is subject to space availability and instructor approval. Check out our course schedule here.
WEAV
In the Spring of 2023, Starr King launched the pilot program of our Educating to Counter Oppressions and Create Just and Sustainable Communities model for congregations and communities – WEAV. WEAV is a 10-module small group ministry program designed to inspire participants as agents of sacred social change. WEAV stands for Who and What are UUs? Embodied Justice, Advocacy, and Vision. Learn more.
What other resources would you like to see here? Let us know by emailing us at alumni@sksm.edu.